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“To stand up for someone was to stitch your fate into the lining of theirs.”

Quote by Tom Rob Smith

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Child 44 is a suspenseful narrative that delves into the political and social turmoil of post-Stalinist Russia. The story follows a Soviet police officer who becomes entangled in a series of mysterious child murders, leading him to question the very fabric of his society and the ideals he once believed in. more

Author

Tom Rob Smith is a British writer born in 1979. His works primarily focus on suspense and crime novels, which have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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